Dudley and Bob with Matt — 93.7 KLBJ-FM, Austin — Thursday, September 22, 2016
This Show
Part 1: Ancestors
Dale discusses his new addiction to the Ancestry.com app, spending hours in the bathtub researching his family tree and discovering relatives including a great-grandfather who was shot as a town marshal. The cast discusses food science, particularly the Maillard reaction and browning of foods. Dale reveals his program director asked him to stop talking about Rush Limbaugh on-air. Chance, a co-worker of ‘Rex’ from the previous day’s controversial call, calls in to defend Dale and express his appreciation for the show.
Segments
- Show opening and purse discussion [00:00:00] — Dale discusses needing a man purse (murse) and references Samuel Jackson having one. The crew discusses carrying phones, laptops, and other essentials.
- Dale’s weird morning and hate mail [00:02:59] — Dale mentions his day started weird and references hate mail forwarded by LA Lloyd from an AM listener who included PhD credentials.
- Rush Limbaugh kibosh [00:11:00] — Dale reveals program director Chase strongly suggested he stop talking about Rush Limbaugh on the air, mentioning upper management loves Rush.
- Pen ceremony and stormtrooper helmet [00:15:34] — Dale crowns a new Uniball pen with the toy stormtrooper helmet that has been on pens since around 2010-2011, replacing a completely used pen.
- Chance calls about Rex [00:17:47] — Chance, Rex’s co-worker, calls to confirm Rex is real, around 32 years old, and that he painted the picture Dale paints on the radio about being self-deprecating.
- Ancestry.com addiction [00:24:28] — Dale reveals his new addiction to Ancestry.com, spending two and a half hours in the bathtub researching his family tree, finding relatives including aunt Leo who died of brain hemorrhage and a great-grandfather who was shot as a town marshal.
- Fast Food Fanatics – Why brown foods taste better [00:34:49] — Discussion of caramelization and Maillard reaction explaining why browned foods taste better. Bob explains the importance of drying meat before cooking.
- Ham dog invention [00:37:38] — Discussion of Australian man’s patented ham dog – a hot dog and hamburger combo where the hot dog sits in a notch in the burger patty.
- Carolina Reaper chip challenge [00:42:31] — Discussion of a single tortilla chip containing Carolina Reaper pepper sold for $4.99 in a coffin-shaped box. Video shown of someone eating it and suffering.
Recurring Bits
- Fast Food Fanatic [00:34:49] — Discussion of food science, browning reactions, ham dog invention, edible soda cups, and Carolina Reaper chip
- Who Will Know It, Man [00:09:50] — Dale mentions recording questions from fourth grade quiz with Daniel and Carissa for contest around 8am with ACL tickets as prize
Callers
- Chance [00:17:47] — Called as Rex’s co-worker to confirm Rex is real and express appreciation for the show despite not always laughing Positive call that validated Dale after the previous day’s contentious call with Rex. Bob joked about doing the show live from Chance’s work truck with Rex in passenger seat. Call ended amicably.
Quotes
I can’t stand myself. I’m my worst critic.
Dale Dudley [00:20:57]
Help me fellas, I think they’d kill me – his great-grandfather’s last words
Dale Dudley [00:25:06]
Part 2: Who will Know it Man (2)
Part 2 of the September 22, 2016 show features the recurring ‘Who Will Know It, Man’ contest for ACL tickets, with callers Bobby and Robbie competing on fourth-grade quiz questions answered earlier by Daniel and Carissa. The show also includes extensive discussion of Charlotte riots and police relations, reaction to a Minnesota restaurant’s anti-Muslim sign, beautification efforts gone wrong in North Austin’s Rundberg area, and analysis of Corey Feldman’s response to criticism of his Today Show performance. Dale opens the segment by hinting that both Daniel and Carissa got some questions correct this time, unlike last week when Carissa ‘whiffed the entire thing.’
Segments
- ACL Tickets Coming Up [00:00:09] — Dale previews the Who Will Know It, Man contest, noting both Daniel and Carissa got some questions correct this time.
- Mad Dogs and Beans Nostalgia [00:00:33] — Caller George reminisces about Mad Dogs and Beans, an old Austin restaurant, sparking conversation about old campus area businesses including Inner Sanctum Records.
- Charlotte Riots Commentary [00:08:05] — Extended discussion of Charlotte protests and police shootings, with Dale criticizing Fox News commentators like Geraldo Rivera and Sean Hannity for blaming rap music and failing to address systemic issues.
- North Carolina Governor Criticized [00:11:00] — Dale plays and dissects clip of North Carolina governor asking ‘Where is Martin Luther King?’ in response to protests, calling it a dog whistle to the base.
- Rundberg Beautification Failure [00:19:30] — News story about expensive beautification project at Rundberg and I-35 (near the station) immediately becoming trashed, with discussion of the area’s ongoing drug and prostitution problems.
- Muslims Get Out Sign [00:25:36] — Minnesota restaurant owner explains his ‘Muslims get out’ sign was meant to say ‘Muslim extremists’ but he didn’t have enough letters, leading to mockery from the hosts.
- Who Will Know It Man Begins [00:28:35] — Contest starts with callers Bobby and Robbie competing. Dale explains the format: callers must guess whether Daniel, Carissa, both, or neither answered fourth-grade questions correctly.
- Corey Feldman Video Response [00:45:00] — Hosts watch Corey Feldman’s Facebook response to criticism of his Today Show performance, discussing how he’s trying to turn negativity into a concert tour opportunity.
- Dale’s Sleepwalking Son Story [00:53:56] — Dale recounts his son Jacob sleepwalking down the stairs saying ‘it’s 26’ repeatedly, expressing concern about the ongoing pattern since childhood.
Recurring Bits
- Who Will Know It, Man [00:28:35] — Fourth-grade quiz questions. Robbie defeats Bobby to win weekend 1 ACL three-day passes. Questions covered government branches, Spanish explorers, Susan B. Anthony, citizenship rights, oceans, plant biology, and volcanic landforms.
Callers
- George [00:00:33] — Called about Mad Dogs and Beans hot dog restaurant from the 1980s Brief nostalgic conversation about old Austin campus-area businesses
- Bobby [00:30:36] — Who Will Know It Man contestant for ACL tickets Lost to Robbie but was a good sport about it. Dale expressed appreciation for his attitude.
- Robbie [00:31:03] — Who Will Know It Man contestant for ACL tickets Won the contest with a score of 3-2 (or similar), earning weekend 1 ACL three-day passes
- unnamed [00:52:35] — Asked if KLBJ would be at country music festival this weekend Dale couldn’t confirm, noted ACL starts next weekend not this weekend
Text Line
- [00:17:38] Elderly woman called another station saying ‘if the blacks don’t like it, they should go back to Africa’ — read by Dale Dudley Dale expressed disgust at the sentiment, wished he could have confronted her on air
Quotes
Police were doing stings and now bees are doing stings at Peace Park
Dale Dudley [00:02:42]
It’s my goddamn opinion and as long as I got breath, I’m going to do it
Dale Dudley [00:13:37]
Where is Martin Luther King today? Well, he got a little mouthy so some people shot him
Dale Dudley [00:15:49]
Spain. They were looking for Spain. (when asked where Spanish explorers were going)
Carissa Jade [00:34:50]
Part 3: Who Will Fill these Boots
This final part of the show is dominated by an extended 80s country music ‘wormhole’ triggered by discussion of healthy snacks replacing the station vending machine. Dale and Matt share deep nostalgia for the music of their youth (Ronnie Milsap, Linda Ronstadt, Alabama, Mickey Gilley, George Jones), while Bob repeatedly expresses disdain for the genre. The segment culminates with George Jones’ ‘Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes,’ a tribute to deceased country legends. Multiple callers share memories of these artists, and Dale must leave early for an audiology appointment.
Segments
- Sleepwalking Stories [00:00:00] — Dale discusses his son’s sleepwalking, including a creepy incident where he said ’26’ repeatedly. Callers share their own sleepwalking experiences.
- Healthy Snacks Controversy [00:04:52] — The station is replacing vending machine snacks with healthier options. Bob and Matt express frustration about this decision, which they see as the company making choices for employees.
- Luna Bar Gender Marketing Debate [00:08:30] — Discussion of whether Luna Bars are ‘made for women’ or just marketed to them, leading to jokes about gender-specific food products.
- 80s Country Music Wormhole Begins [00:20:31] — Dale and Matt dive deep into 80s country music nostalgia, playing and discussing Ronnie Milsap, Linda Ronstadt, Alabama, and others while Bob expresses disdain.
- Irwin Center Concert Memories [00:36:00] — Bob and callers share memories of working at or attending concerts at the Irwin Center in Austin during the 80s, including Alabama, George Strait, and Kenny Rogers.
- Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes [00:46:40] — The segment culminates with George Jones’ tribute song about deceased country legends, with discussion of which modern artists could fill those shoes.
Callers
- Chad [00:00:52] — Dale’s son’s sleepwalking and a conspiracy theory about the number 26 Shared a theory from InfoWars about Trump and the 26th, which seemed to confuse the hosts
- Ryan [00:02:55] — Sleepwalking while drunk after a Spoon concert at Stubbs Shared story of waking up naked in hotel hallway, contributing to sleepwalking discussion
- Chase [00:18:05] — Works for Breaks to Go, called about Dale missing their spots Dale apologized profusely for missing multiple sponsor reads for Breaks to Go
- Corey from Charleston (Charleston) (regular) [00:15:44] — Asked whether listening on KLBJ app or Sideshow stream is better for ratings Dale suggested the app would be better but couldn’t explain why on air
- Drew [00:36:22] — Worked at Irwin Center, shared George Strait catering joke story Contributed to discussion of cheap country artist productions at Irwin Center
- Bruce (New Jersey (originally)) [00:41:01] — His dad took him to see Mickey Gilley as a kid Shared memory of thinking backup singers were hot, contributing to nostalgia discussion
- Phil [00:45:43] — Saw Alabama at Irwin Center in early 80s Described Alabama as a rock show rather than country, confirming Bob’s experience
- Jack [00:54:04] — Praised Madeline from previous day, dismissed negative caller Rex Reassured Dale not to worry about negative callers, cheered him up
- unnamed (Nobody) (regular) [00:22:00] — Hung up when asked her name Bob got frustrated, thinking she was trying to be clever by being named ‘Nobody’
Quotes
I can turn a wrench or two. I replaced a water pump on my Cavalier in 1987.
Dale Dudley [00:04:03]
Let people select a wilty leaf of romaine.
Bob Fonseca [00:08:05]
I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.
Matt Bearden [00:26:38]
You tell me time isn’t the meanest thing on earth.
Dale Dudley [00:35:58]
At some point, there’s gonna be a little leaf on mine and you’re gonna see it.
Dale Dudley [00:50:29]